There are two particularly quintessentially American holidays: Independence Day, when we celebrate our declaration of independence from the British, which began the most successful experiment in human liberty. And Thanksgiving, when we offer appreciation for the wondrous blessings in our individual lives and in the life of the nation.
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November 25, 2015

Immediately following the Islamic State terror attacks in Paris that killed and wounded hundreds of people, French President Francois Hollande rightly declared them "acts of war" deserving a "merciless" response.
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November 18, 2015

Don't look now, but while you're recovering from this week's Republican presidential debate, the Democrats will assault us with another night of their debate kabuki theater this weekend.
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November 11, 2015

If you loathe Obamacare, you're going to hate what the Democrats have planned next. Their imminent assault on health care will go far beyond the quasi-socialized medicine of Obamacare.
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November 4, 2015

After months of a sleek "will he or won't he" campaign, Vice President Joe Biden announced that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president. In an odd, hastily arranged speech that sounded more like a campaign launch, he claimed that the "window had closed," with most observers concluding he exited because Hillary Clinton appears to be on the rebound.
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October 28, 2015

At some point during his first term, President Obama allowed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wide latitude over policy on Libya. He probably thought giving her the Libya portfolio would keep her occupied for a while -- and out of his hair.
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October 21, 2015

One often hears New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie before one sees him. His booming voice precedes his physical presence, announcing his arrival with the self-assurance of a seasoned executive.
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August 26, 2015

When Carly Fiorina speaks, people lean in to listen. It's not just because she speaks in measured, almost soft, tones. It's because she projects an extraordinary calming presence, even when discussing the most dangerous threats and vexing problems facing America today.
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August 12, 2015

Tonight the top 10 candidates vying for the Republican nomination for president will gather in Cleveland, Ohio, for the first debate of the 2016 election cycle. (The other seven candidates will debate earlier in the evening.)
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August 5, 2015

In the 70 years since the Holocaust, the phrase "never again" was never followed by a question mark. It had always been a declarative statement. Never again would the world sit by while systematic mass murder was carried out. And yet, given the deal the Obama administration has struck with the Islamic Republic of Iran to clear its path to nuclear weapons, it seems we have forgotten what it means to say -- and live -- "never again."
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July 22, 2015

Donald Trump is rocking the Republican race for president. He's running strong in the polls, dominating media coverage, and holding rallies that are attracting cheering crowds of thousands of people.
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July 15, 2015

Like millions of other Americans, I spent last Sunday night watching the U.S. Women's Soccer team show Japan -- and the rest of the world -- how it's done. Our talented, gutsy women trounced Japan in the World Cup Final, 5-2, with superstar Carli Lloyd scoring an unbelievable three goals in the first 16 minutes. As the clock wound down, I was literally off my couch, jumping with pride as I watched our team hoist high the American flag in celebration. The women radiated pure joy, which was so contagious I could feel it in my living room.
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July 8, 2015